Estimator

2 months ago

Orange, United States Marina Landscape Full time

Job Description: Estimator

CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE:
This exempt job classification is responsible for preparing accurate bids across a full-range of job types, reviewing work performed by others and ensuring quality control throughout the entire estimating process; performs other work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The examples of functions listed in this job description are representative, but not necessarily exhaustive, of any one position in this job classification. Management may assign other functions not listed herein at its sole discretion.
- Develops bids for full range of job types (e.g., sub, prime, prime bid package, design-build);
- reviews bids prepared by others;
- recognizes and catches errors in bids;
- verifies that metrics are accurate (e.g., formula, quantity input, price check, standard unit cost);
- interprets and makes decisions for bids;
- demonstrates a strong understanding of risk factors and bid thresholds;
- trains staff (e.g., Schedulers, Input, Takeoff) on proper estimating procedures;
- plans out the bid process and related strategy;
- responsible for the bid verification process;
- follows the bid review procedure and completes the bid review one day ahead of schedule;
- assists Business Development staff;
- demonstrates strong knowledge of products and/or project scope of work;
- meets with clients to review or negotiate project scope;
- demonstrates thorough knowledge of the construction industry and related trades;
- supports the estimating process by building construction detail;
- applies production rates correctly;
- interprets plans and specifications;
- improves the accuracy and performance of all bid inputs;
- bids an average of 2-3 jobs per week totaling between $100,000-$200,000 in revenue;
- demonstrates knowledge of all vendors, suppliers, their products, and all subcontractors and their specialties;
- reads subcontractor quotes with a basic level of understanding;
- conducts pre-construction meetings with the project management team;
- applies and promotes the value-engineering process;
- demonstrates proficiency using the Marina Estimating Program (MEP);
- applies mathematical formulas, unit conversions, and production rates;
- demonstrates accuracy and timeliness when completing take-offs;
- reads and understands drawings (e.g., legend, notes, details, index), specifications (e.g., special provisions, standard specifications), scope of work, bid form, general conditions and requirements, and procedures for obtaining missing information;
- able to customize and scale drawings;
- maintains composure while multi-tasking;
- demonstrates proper coordination skills when working with others (e.g., business development, clients, Estimating Department staff);
- attends meetings;
- interprets specifications, notes, addenda, wages, change orders, or alternates;
- demonstrates proficiency in related functional areas (e.g., planting, irrigation, drainage, maintenance, erosion control, grading, earthwork, site work);
- provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

COMPETENCIES:

- Business Acumen: Proactively views the estimating process as a revenue source, driver of gross margin, and an indicator of net profit; understands the role estimating has to overall project management; has an attention to detail that promotes financial value.
- Results Oriented: Maintains focus on outcomes; is proactive and goal oriented; concentrates on meeting objectives, delivering to the required time, cost, and quality; holds performance as more important than process; sets specific, measurable, and relevant goals and takes efficient action to accomplish success.
- Organization and Planning: Maintains an accurate project system; is detail oriented, efficient, and non-bureaucratic; makes correct forecasts, schedules, and plans; prioritizes activities to ensure deliverables are produced on time; files and documentation are systematically arranged.
- Decision Quality: Consistently makes effective, timely, and sound decisions; solicits information from multiple sources prior to making a judgment; considers implications and contingency plans associated with all decisions.
- Job Quality: Understands the relationship between job quality and customer service, satisfaction, and retention; ensures that estimating and bidding quality standards are met for every assignment; uses MEP correctly; trains others to ensure quality standards are met.
- Customer Service: Consistently exceeds customer expectations; keeps customers well-informed, listens to them attentively, and addresses their concerns; enacts a personal approach to customer service.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with respect, collaboration, and support in such a way that work relationships are improved and morale is increased; is approachable; has effective communication skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
An example of the preferred

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